Unemployed People

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:33 pm on 19 June 1991.

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Photo of Mr Patrick Nicholls Mr Patrick Nicholls , Teignbridge 3:33, 19 June 1991

May I congratulate my right hon. and learned Friend on introducing a package of proposals which acknowledges that training is not the only answer when it comes to helping the unemployed? What does he make of the call heard today from the Labour Front Bench spokesman for increased funds for employment training, given that, in 1988, the Labour party conference called on all Labour authorities and councils to oppose the provision of employment training in every way? What will be the verdict of the unemployed on this brazen disregard of the Labour party's recent past?